Small Block question

What are the plans for your motor build? High HP or just good street motor. I have never done this but I have often thought that if I was wanting a good relialble V8 for a street car, I would try to find a good running 94-2001 model ram truck 360, take off the FI and use a mopar manifold and carb. I could have bought one of these not long ago in a salvage yard for $800 that only had 60K miles on it. Spend a little more on an intake carb and distributor and you are good to go....... Would be cheaper than a 360 needing a re-build???????